Purchasing & Logistics Manager

At TORM, our integrated One TORM platform brings together commercial, technical, and support teams to ensure smooth operations and high-quality performance. As one of the world’s leading product tanker companies, we are committed to excellence and teamwork in everything we do.

As a Purchasing & Logistics Manager, you’ll play a vital role in helping us deliver efficient and reliable solutions, contributing to TORM’s success in the global shipping industry.

Your Role: Make an Impact

In this role, you will be part of our Purchase & Logistics Agency team spread across Copenhagen, Mumbai, London & Houston as well as our wider team which is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. You will collaborate with peers across continents servicing our global fleet of product tanker vessels, working especially close with our vessel management teams.

Dynamism is expected in this position which fundamentally is led by an excellent understanding and knowledge of the Total Cost of Ownership principle. The primary role is to ensure the successful day-to-day running of our fleet, with the great opportunity to shape the operational world.

Key Responsibilities

• Locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for the components, materials and services a company needs.
• Considering all aspects of relationship with suppliers, including quality, value and the ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements.
• Selecting suppliers who can act as a long-term partners and help the company meet its growth objectives.
• Acting as a “spider in the web” accentuating purchases under strong frame agreements which are reflective of our supply chain needs and backed up in compliant catalogues.
• Demonstrating high level of planning and ability to prioritize.
• Comfortable with empowerment of responsibility of the supply chain from requisition to final delivery, in the best possible manner at the lowest possible cost.
• Operational purchasing – ensuring our TORM catalogue is used wherever possible.
• Project sourcing for our dry-docking projects.
• Internal education of our crew and office staff, ensuring that all understand their roles and responsibilities within the operational supply chain.
• Logistics forwarding and planning.

Your Profile

We’re looking for a Purchasing & Logistics professional who thrives in a global, collaborative environment and can bring technical expertise to the team. Someone who has an excellent track record of accomplishments in the purchasing department, a knack and enjoyment for the operational part of the job, and an equal competence and flair for logistics and forwarding.

To succeed in this role, you bring

• At least five years of experience within purchasing and supply chain as well as experience with negotiation and project management.
• Knowledge from the shipping or transportation industry combined with a technical interest and background.
• A master’s degree preferable in supply chain/logistics.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess the performance of suppliers against criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, ability to innovate and financial stability.
• Financial understanding to assess the total cost of dealing with a supplier, including price and factors such as the costs of delivery, administration quality control and inventory.
• Willingness to conduct business travel as and when required.
• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with supply partners and just as importantly internal stakeholders across business units and continents.

What We Offer

At TORM, we are committed to people, communities, and the environment. We offer a competitive salary, along with a bonus scheme, pension, and flexible work hours to help you maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

We know that life can be unpredictable, which is why we provide the support you need to manage personal commitments—whether it’s caring for your family or taking time for yourself.

You’ll have access to continuous learning and growth opportunities with a variety of initiatives, from e.g., Fun club, Family Day, Festival celebrations, CSR programs etc., that help you connect, grow, and thrive.

At TORM, diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to share their unique perspectives and join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive future for the shipping industry.

How to Apply

Excited to join the team?

Submit your application via www.torm.com/careers by 31 October 2024.

We look forward to hearing from you!